Hello again everyone.

I hope everyone has been enjoying all of the fun stuff that the 3.3 patch has sent our direction. I know I’ve really been pushing for level 80 so I can tackle the Lich King myself. I hear the drops can be amazing.

Of course, with the new patch out, there are more and more people joining WoW. That means more and more like-minded folks who want to save a little time and buy wow gold just like me. With that in mind, I’d like to give a few tips on how to buy gold safely to protect your money and your character.

There are a few simple do’s and don’t's that you should keep in mind when making a gold purchase.

Don’t buy a lot of gold at one time. There is nothing more obvious to a GM than a level 12 character suddenly loaded down with thousands of gold. These people built one of the most popular games of all time, they aren’t stupid.

Instead, buy the gold in small amounts over time. A couple hundred here, a hundred there… that sort of thing doesn’t get noticed because it looks more like a more experienced friend gifting some cash to a newbie. It takes longer, but is way safer.

Don’t start talking about what you’re doing, especially in the chat. GM’s monitor the channel constantly for this sort of thing, and even if they miss it, someone else won’t and they will happily report you. If you feel the need to talk about it, start a blog and leave out your character name.

Don’t trust outfits outside the US. We all know what happened to the Chinese gold farmers (and those who used their services) after the 3.1 patch. They seem to have all the good deals, but they tend to be sloppy and that puts you at risk of suspension or banning. There are plenty of places in the US to buy wow gold. Try to keep it local.

Do look for a money-back guarantee. Any place that’s willing to forfeit their dough if something goes wrong is going to be infinitely more careful about delivery than one that isn’t. Toonstorm.com has one, and they take it really seriously.

Do use common sense. Deals that look too good to be true usually are. It’s safer to put your money in a company you know and trust. Places with a good reputation are hard to find in this business, but are well worth it once you do.